Center of the American Experiment

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Center of the American Experiment
Founder(s) Mitch Pearlstein[1]
Established 1990[2]
Chairman Ron Eibensteiner
Chief Operating Officer Kim Crockett
Budget Revenue: $1,114,215
Expenses: $926,287
(FYE December 2013)[3]
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Address 8441 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 350
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Website Official website

The Center of the American Experiment is a Minnesota-based think tank that advocates for conservative and free-market principles.[4]

Overview

The Center of the American Experiment was founded in 1990 by Mitch Pearlstein, a former Reagan appointee.[2] Annette Meeks previously served as the organization's CEO.[5] It has received grants from the Bradley Foundation and the John M. Olin Foundation.[6] Katherine Kersten is a Senior Fellow at the organization.[7]

The Center has supported school vouchers[6] and opposed affirmative action, particularly in academia.[8] The organization has been credited with playing a major role in empowering conservatives in Minnesota.[9]

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